Patient's question:
My male child, who is 3 years old, has been gaining weight more and more in the past few weeks, and he eats more food than other children. He is also particularly lazy. I would like to ask: How should pediatric obesity with a preference for meat be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child suffers from obesity, parents should address the situation through exercise and dietary changes. They can start by encouraging the child to engage in aerobic activities such as jogging, hill climbing, or swimming, and also increase their vegetable intake, like tomatoes and cucumbers. It is crucial to prohibit the child from consuming high-calorie foods such as cakes and chestnuts. Additionally, avoid letting the child overeat excessively and encourage more physical activity. Parents should be reminded that during the treatment period, if the child's condition worsens, they must take the child to the hospital to diagnose the issue and receive targeted treatment.